Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Wanda Moses, South Carolina State University; James Allen Anderson P.E., South Carolina State University; Cynthia T Davis, SC State University

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Engineering Technology

Carolina and ETAC of ABET reviewer for Electrical Engineering Technology and Computer Engineering Technology.Ms. Wanda Moses, South Carolina State UniversityDr. James Allen Anderson P.E., South Carolina State UniversityMs. Cynthia T Davis, SC State University EDUCATION 1979 B. S. Magna Cum Laude, Mathematics Education Benedict College, Columbia, South Carolina 1982 M. S. Computer Science Atlanta University, Atlanta Georgia 1992 - 1996 Additional Study, Mathematics University of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina South Carolina State University, Orangeburg, South Carolina PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 1990 – Present Instructor of Computer Science South Carolina State University Orangeburg, South Carolina 1987

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhibin Tan, East Tennessee State University; William H. Blanton, East Tennessee State University; Qianru Zhang, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6332Real-time EEG signal processing based on TI’s TMS320C6713 DSKDr. Zhibin Tan, East Tennessee State University Dr. Zhibin Tan received her Ph.D. at department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Wayne State University in 2011; From 2011 to present, she is an assistant professor at the department of Engineering Technology, Surveying, and Digital Media at East Tennessee State University. She is teaching in the biomedical engineering technology program and electrical engineering technology program. Interested research areas include engineering education, digital signal processing, biomedical signal processing

Conference Session

Themes in Renewable Energy and ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Michael G Mauk P.E., Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #7984Student Learning Experience from Renewable Energy Case StudiesDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel UniversityDr. Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Radian Belu is Assistant Professor within the Engineering Technology (ET) program - Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He is holding the second position as Research Assistant Professor at Desert Research Institute – Renewable Energy Center, Reno, Nevada. Before joining to the Drexel University Dr. Belu hold faculty and research positions at universities and research institutes in Romania, Canada and United States. He also worked for several years in industry as

Conference Session

K-12 and STEM Programs in Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Tillman, The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP)

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Engineering Technology

instructions were not as detailed as needed for teachers without abackground in engineering. Both participants suggested that the instructions should havevisual aids and a list of responses to frequently asked questions (FAQ). Both participantsvoiced the opinion that the technical support provided during the intervention was criticalto their successful setup of the DIY interactive digital whiteboard, and stated that withoutthe live support of the workshop team then they would have become discouraged duringthe process and possibly not completed the setup.Limitations and Future ResearchThis study aimed to contribute to the body of research focused upon supporting teachersin developing and building their own affordable DIY educational technologies for

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #7055Survey of Existing Remote Laboratories used to Conduct Laboratory Exer-cises for Distance Learning CoursesDr. Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Fallon has been a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department of Southern Polytechnic State University since the fall of 1996. He earned his a BSEE (1986) and MSEE (1995) from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his PhD (2003) from Georgia State University. He currently serves as coordinator of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology degree program

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston - Downtown; Matthew Stevenson; Sanjo Peter, University of Houston Downtown

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Engineering Technology

acquisition and control using the DeltaVdistributed control system (DCS), process modeling, controller design, and evaluation of theperformance of tuning methodologies in a closed loop manner. This student work was submittedin partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Senior Project in Controls and Instrumentationcourse at the Engineering Technology department of the University of Houston - Downtown.1. IntroductionThe Control and Instrumentation program at the University of Houston - Downtown includes anumber of courses on process control, process modeling and simulation, electrical/electronicsystems, computer technologies, and communication systems. To meet graduation requirementsfor the degree of Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design Projects Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST); Adriana Becker-Gomez, Rochester Institute of Technology (KGCOE); Carmen A Bovalino III, Rochester Institute of Technology, Student; Michael B Jones, RIT; Derrick Brazil, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael R Caldwell, Graduate Student Rochester Institute of Technology; sajin george, RIT

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6576The Embedded Development Tools You Did Not Have When Growing UpDr. Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Antonio F. Mondragon-Torres received the B.Sc. degree with honors from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, Mexico, the M.Sc. degree from Universidad Nacional Aut´onoma de Mexico, Mexico City, Mexico, and the Ph.D. degree (as a Fullbright-CONACYT scholarship recipient) from Texas A&M Uni- versity, College Station; all degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1990, 1996, and 2002, respectively. From 1988 to 1995, he worked in a telecommunications company TVSCOM, Mexico

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #5831Traditional, Blended, and On-Line Teaching of Electrical Machinery CourseDr. Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University Aleksandr Sergeyev is currently an Assistant Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program in the School of Technology at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Aleksandr Sergeyev is earned his bachelor degree in electrical engineering in Moscow University of Electronics and Automation in 1995. He obtained the Master degree in Physics from Michigan Technological University in 2004 and the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET RELATED OUTCOME BASED ISSUES

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Weissbach P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Ruth Camille Pflueger, Pennsylvania State University in Erie, the Behrend College

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #5837Use of Student Tutors to Improve Engineering Technology Student WrittenCommunication SkillsDr. Robert Weissbach P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Erie Robert Weissbach is currently an associate professor of engineering at Penn State Erie, The Behrend College. From October 2007 through June 2008, he was a visiting researcher at Aalborg University in Aalborg, Denmark. His research interests are in renewable energy, energy storage, power electronics and power systems.Ms. Ruth Camille Pflueger, Pennsylvania State University in Erie, the Behrend College Ruth Pflueger has been the director of the Learning

Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Jackson, Southern Polytechnic State University; Gregory L. Wiles P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6041Using Nonlinear Programming to Optimize the Fiber Packing Density of Op-tical Fiber Cables- A Short Problem-Based Learning CourseDr. Kenneth W. Jackson, Southern Polytechnic State University Kenneth W. Jackson, Ph.D. – P.E. Dr. Ken Jackson received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He also holds an M.S.M.E and a M.S. I.E. from Georgia Tech and a B.S.M.E from Auburn University. Before joining SPSU he worked for 15 years at the Bell Laboratories as a Consulting and Distinguished Member of Technical Staff. At Bell Labs Dr. Jackson worked on the design, development and

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

on managing and leading technological innovation in the workplace; his past experiences bring to the table a heavy technical background with a strong management and leadership base. He has over (18) years of experience in systems integration and project management fields. His experience base prior also includes (12) year’s service as an officer in the United States Marine Corps. He can be reached 252-737-1907 or at leskoc@ecu.edu. Page 23.1359.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Virtual Project Teaming: Incorporation of Immersive

Conference Session

Basic Concepts in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #7007Indicators of Creative and Entrepreneurial Thinking Among Engineeringand Technology StudentsDr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Senay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and is the Director of Assessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) at Purdue University. Dr. Purzer is a NAE/CASEE New Faculty Fellow. She is also the recipient of a 2012 NSF CAREER award, which examines how engineering students approach innovation. Her expertise is on assessment and mixed-methods research.Mr. Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna Tague, Ohio State University; Jennifer Czocher, Ohio State University; Gregory Richard Baker, Ohio State University; Amanda Roble, Ohio State University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #7445Choosing and Adapting Technology in a Mathematics Course for EngineersJenna Tague, Ohio State University Jenna Tague is a mathematics education doctoral student at The Ohio State University. She received her B.S. and M.S. in mathematics from Bucknell University and Colorado State University, respectively. Research interests include mathematics for engineering students and problem solving.Miss Jennifer Czocher, Ohio State University Jennifer Czocher is a doctoral candidate in mathematics education at Ohio State University. Her research interests are mathematical modeling and mathematical thinking in STEM

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #5717Continuing Professional Development of Engineering and Technology AdultProfessional LearnersDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Springer currently serves as the Executive Director of the Purdue University College of Technology, Academic Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) and College of Technology Operations and Strategic Initiatives, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: Software Engineer- ing, Systems Engineering, Program

Conference Session

INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

, for twenty years, he was on the faculty of the University of Missouri’s Department of Practical Arts and Vocational Technical Education in various professorial, coordinator and leadership roles. He maintains a consulting practice in the area of third party evaluation, technology futuring and leadership and curriculum development. He received his Ph.D. from Bowling Green State University and his Masters and Bachelor’s degrees at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.Dr. Susan Kubic Barnes Page 23.401.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University ; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #7866A Graduate Engineering Technology Online Course in Sustainable and GreenManufacturingDr. Richard Chiou, Drexel UniversityProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El PasoDr. Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.)Mr. M. Eric Carr, Drexel University Mr. Eric Carr is currently the Laboratory Technician for Drexel University’s Engineering Technology program. Eric assists faculty members with the development and implementation of various Engineering Technology courses, and enjoys finding innovative ways to use microcontrollers and other technologies to enhance Drexel’s Engineering Technology course offerings

Conference Session

Restructuring/Rethinking STEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Geselowitz, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey; Lyle Feisel P.E., Binghamton University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #6309An On-line Course in the History of Engineering and TechnologyProf. Michael Geselowitz, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey Michael N. Geselowitz is Senior Director of the IEEE History Center. Immediately prior to joining IEEE in 1997, he was Group Manager at Eric Marder Associates, a New York market research firm, where he supervised Ph.D. scientists and social scientists undertaking market analyses for Fortune 500 high- tech companies. He is also a registered Patent Agent. He holds S.B. degrees in electrical engineering and in anthropology from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and M.A. and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin M Fitzgerald, Museum of Science; Christine M Cunningham, Museum of Science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #7041Bridging Engineering, Science, and Technology (BEST) for Elementary Edu-catorsErin M Fitzgerald, Museum of Science Erin Fitzgerald is a senior professional development/curriculum associate on the EiE Professional Devel- opment team. She received her S.B. from MIT in Literature with a Minor in Mechanical Engineering, and received her M.Ed. from Marquette University in Educational Policy and Leadership with a focus in Secondary Math Education. Prior to joining EiE, Erin was a corps member in Teach for America. While at Teach for America, she taught high school math in Milwaukee, WI in both the public and private

Conference Session

Information Literacy, Computer Efficacy and Readiness

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Elizabeth Paderi Cheung, Los Angeles Pierce College; Tiffany Reardon

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #5800Strengthening Community College Engineering Education Through Collab-oration and TechnologyDr. Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of engineering and mathematics at Ca˜nada College. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science and engineering.Elizabeth Paderi Cheung, Los Angeles Pierce CollegeMs. Tiffany Reardon

Conference Session

Programs in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Steven H. Billis, New York Institute of Technology; Marta Alicia Panero, New York Institute of Technology

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #5754Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center: Bringing Together In-dustry, Faculty, and StudentsDr. Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology Nada Marie Anid, Ph.D., is professor and dean of the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences (SoECS) at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT). Dr. Anid is working on several strategic partner- ships between the School of Engineering and the public and private sector, including the creation of the School’s first Entrepreneurship and Technology Innovation Center (ETIC) and its three labs in the critical areas of IT & Cyber Security, Bio

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Education, 2013ReviewsA reviewer commented on the draftIs it possible to consider the standard deviation of the class performances in the analysis?Author’s ResponseYes. It is possible to consider the standard deviation of the class performances in the analysis. Anew paragraph was added in the results and discussion section.A reviewer commented on the draftThe author(s) have described a methodology for improving the technological literacy of studentswith their analysis and interpretation of peer reviewed journals. The method implemented is veryspecific, and does not allow for the "serendipititous" approach-making discoveries by accident.-often found in general database searching. Utilising a general search engines such as Web ofKnowledge or Scopus

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin R Campbell, Robert Morris University; A. Clayton Pozzi

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Biomedical

Paper ID #7994Work In Progress: Adapting Inexpensive Game Technology to Teach Princi-ples of Neural Interface Technology and Device ControlDr. Benjamin R Campbell, Robert Morris University Dr. Campbell is an assistant professor of engineering at Robert Morris University, where he advises biomedical engineering students. Prior to that he worked as a laser engineer at the Penn State Electro- Optics Center, specializing in ultrashort pulse laser micromachining research. Dr. Campbell is also on the board of directors for the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for the Sciences Campaign, a nonprofit dedi- cated to providing free

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #6174Gadget Avalanche: A Technology Literacy Course for Novice AdultsDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Recruiting at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published nearly two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #5928Using Heavy Metal Music to Promote Technological and Socio-cultural Un-derstandingDr. Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University Brian P. Kirkmeyer is the Karen Buchwald Wright Assistant Dean for Student Success and Instructor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He specializes in recruitment, advising, retention and placement of undergraduate students. He currently serves as Director At Large of ASEE’s Women in Engineering Division (WIED), and previously served WIED as Secre- tary. He earned his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from the

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #7147Gains in Engineering-Related Skills Achieved by Students in Technologicaland Engineering Literacy MinorsDr. John Krupczak, Hope College Professor of Engineering, Hope College, Holland, Michigan. Former Chair of the ASEE Technological Literacy Division, Former Chair of the ASEE Liberal Education Division, CASEE Senior Fellow 2008- 2010.Dr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Page 23.631.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Gains in Engineering-Related Skills Achieved by Students

Conference Session

Institutional Perspectives and Boundary Work

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron D Dempsey, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #6063Boundary Work between Engineering and Engineering Technology: Knowl-edge, Expertise, and Power at Southern Polytechnic State UniversityDr. Ron D Dempsey, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Dempsey currently serves as Vice President for University Advancement at Southern Polytechnic State University. Dr. Dempsey has taught sociology and been a college administrator for the past 20 years at both private and public institutions of higher education. Dr. Dempsey is completing a second Ph.D. at Georgia Tech in the area of History and Sociology of Science and Technology

Conference Session

Embedded Systems and Mobile Computing

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Francis N Mensah, College of Engineering and Technology, Brigham Young University; Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #7587Security Analysis of CPS: Understanding Current Concerns as a Foundationfor Future DesignMr. Francis N Mensah, College of Engineering and Technology, Brigham Young University Francis Mensah received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical/ Electronics Engineering from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in May 2006. He is currently getting a Masters Degree in Information Technology at Brigham Young University with an emphasis in computer networking and security. He also has a special interest in Cyber-Physical Systems. During his leisure time, Francis enjoys playing the piano and listening

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

University (in Canada) in Mechanical En- gineering, He is currently an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, the co-director of the Ad- vanced Engineering and Manufacturing Laboratory (AEML) at IUPUI, and a senior scientist for manu- facturing applications at Advanced Science and Automation Corp. He co-developed the Advanced Virtual Manufacturing Laboratory for Training, Education and Research (AVML), an innovative e-learning tool for educating students and training the next generation workforce in sophisticated technology and its underlying theory. Dr. El-Mounayri’s research focus is in advanced manufacturing, including nano- ma- chining modeling using techniques such molecular dynamics and multiscale

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

components of a “NanoDays kit,” distributed by the NanoscaleInformal Science Education network (NISE Net).3 (NISE Net is “a national community ofresearchers and informal science educators dedicated to fostering public awareness, engagement,and understanding of nanoscale science, engineering, and technology.” They have several kits,which consist of freely downloadable instructions and source/price lists for the supplies.4) Thiskit had been obtained and utilized in a previous year as a successful part of an outreach effort Page 23.53.3with our campus’ “Engineering Expo.” Students explored the relative effects of static andgravitational forces for

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhiyong Gu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Bridgette Maria Budhlall, University of Massachusetts; Hongwei Sun, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Carol Forance Barry, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Alfred A. Donatelli, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Jill Hendrickson Lohmeier, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, Bethlehem, PA. with Professor Mohammed El- Aasser in the Emulsion Polymers Institute in the Department of Chemical Engineering as part of the Poly- mer Science and Engineering program. I received my Ph.D in 2000 for a dissertation entitled: ”Grafting Reactions in the Emulsion Polymerization of Vinyl Acetate using Poly(vinyl alcohol) as Emulsifier”. Upon graduation, I was hired into the Ph.D Career Development Program at Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., PA. where I conducted three one-year rotations in each of the three divisions: Polymer Chemicals Technology, Corporate R&D Science & Technology Center (CSTC) and Gases and Electronics Advanced Technology. I gained experience developing photoresist polymers for